The KLRCA Arbitration Rules cover all aspects of the arbitral process, providing a model arbitration clause, setting out procedural rules regarding the appointment of arbitrators and the conduct of arbitral proceedings, and establishing rules in relation to the form, effect and interpretation of the award.

As a dispute resolution service provider accredited by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), KLRCA administers domain name dispute resolution proceedings. The KLRCA has also been appointed the .my domain name dispute resolution service provider by the Malaysian Network Information Centre (MYNIC), which administers the .my domain.

Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) is a non-profit non-governmental international arbitral institution which was established in 1978 under the auspices of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO). It is the first regional centre established by AALCO in Asia, with a proven track record in providing institutional support as a neutral and independent venue for the conduct of domestic and international arbitration proceedings in Asia. It was also the first centre in the world to adopt the UNCITRAL Rules for Arbitration as revised in 2013.

What we do

The core function of KLRCA is the administration of arbitration proceedings. The KLRCA has its own set of procedural rules which governs the conduct of the entire arbitration proceedings, from its commencement to its termination. In addition, KLRCA is tasked with the mission of promoting and building capacity in the area of ADR. In its continuous effort in capacity building and disseminating information on ADR, the KLRCA organizes various courses and forums on the different avenues of ADR.

Datuk Professor Sundra Rajoo is the Director of the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA). He is also the President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) 2016. Sundra’s roll of honour includes being Founding President of the Society of Construction Law, Malaysia and the Past President of the Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Grouping (APRAG), which is a federation of nearly 40 arbitral institutions in the Asia Pacific region. Sundra is a Chartered Arbitrator with extensive arbitration experience that includes over 200 appointments locally and internationally.

ANNOUNCEMENT

We are delighted to announce that in conjunction with its 40th anniversary, the KLRCA will soon be renamed the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC). This rebranding is part of a larger vision for the Centre, which aims to further strengthen its regional footprint and presence globally in Alternative Dispute Management and Resolution.

A Supplementary Agreement Signing Ceremony between the Government of Malaysia and the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) took place on 7th February 2018 to officiate the name change.

The name change will come into effect following the enforcement of the Arbitration (Amendment) Act 2018 on a date to be determined by the Minister by notification in the Gazette. This rebranding will see us take on a new appearance as we spearhead the ADR community and re-launch our products. We are also delighted to introduce our new website, www.aiac.world which will go live in weeks to come.